At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Lead the future of fire safety—and shape the way we design, build, and protect.

At Jacobs, we’re not just meeting fire safety standards—we’re setting them. As Principal Fire Engineer, you’ll bring strategic vision and operational expertise to help grow a centre of excellence in Manchester or London, driving superior building performance across our global portfolio.

This is a leadership role where you’ll be at the heart of major programmes, guiding technical delivery and integrating fire safety into some of the most complex and high-impact projects in the UK and internationally. Your work will shape how we design for safety, resilience, and sustainability—making a difference for clients, communities, and the next generation of engineers.

You’ll will be a big part of growing fire safety hub in Manchester or London , and support the leading of fire life safety strategy across diverse sectors, and mentor a high-performing team of junior engineers. As a trusted advisor, you’ll build and strengthen client relationships, raise the profile of Jacobs’ UK fire team, and drive business growth through bid leadership and strategic work allocation.

What you will be doing:

• Leading the delivery of fire engineering solutions across major infrastructure and complex building projects.
• Providing technical leadership, reviewing fire strategies and guiding project teams on performance-based design solutions.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and approval authorities, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Managing project programmes, quality and technical delivery while mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Supporting business growth through client engagement, proposals and winning new opportunities across a diverse portfolio of work

Your leadership will leave a lasting impact—not just on the projects you deliver, but on the people you inspire and the standards you help redefine..

This is an opportunity to work on major infrastructure and design & build projects, contributing specialist fire engineering expertise within multidisciplinary teams.

So if you have a background in Fire Engineering consultancy, experience delivering fire engineering design on major infrastructure or complex building projects, and enjoy working in multidisciplinary environments, this could be the perfect opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you!

• Be a Chartered professional with the Institute of Fire Engineers (CEng MIFireE) or close to achieving Chartership is essential.
• Design and operational knowledge of fire safety engineering, construction fire safety and fire safety management on large complex buildings or building portfolios.
• A strong track record of leadership.
• Substantial experience working on large, complex projects requiring fire engineering solutions.
• Experience of leading fire engineering in projects, with good negotiation, client communication and mentoring skills.
• Strong technical knowledge with a corresponding track record of assurance in MEP environment.
• Organisation, team leadership and execution of site inspections, audits, and fire risk assessments preferred with a good working knowledge of UK, Saudi, NFPA, IBC/IFC Codes.

At Jacobs, you'll find more than just a job. You'll discover:

• A global network of expertise, innovation and opportunity.
• A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support your wellbeing and professional growth.
• Structured career development supported by technical and professional leaders.
• The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant transport, infrastructure and sustainability projects.

Our Benefits :

Competitive salary and performance-based progression opportunities.

Up to 10% employer pension contribution.

24 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.

Private medical insurance.

Income protection insurance.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Professional membership support.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Extensive learning and development opportunities.

Global giving and volunteering programmes.

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